Today we’d like to introduce you to Alicia Wolf.
Alicia, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
It all began two years ago when I was diagnosed with vestibular migraine. After months of countless doctors appointments, I finally had an answer to what was causing my debilitating vertigo episodes and 24/7 dizziness, brain fog, memory loss, and feelings of unsteadiness. Part of the treatment process is a migraine diet, and I became frustrated that there weren’t any good recipes online that followed this diet. Cooking had always been a passion of mine, and it also gave me something to be proud of at the end of the day when I was often too sick to work. I started writing my recipes down and sharing them with migraine groups, eventually creating The Dizzy Cook.
We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do? Why? And what do you hope others will take away from your work?
The Dizzy Cook provides recipes, tips, and tricks for anyone who suffers from migraine attacks – whether it’s chronic or you just get a few a month. It also helps those with vestibular disorders, like vestibular migraine. Since it’s only been recognized as an illness in the last ten years, there aren’t many resources available for people. All my recipes follow a migraine diet, but they’re delicious and easy enough for anyone to make. Whether you’re gluten-free, paleo, or dairy-free, there’s really something for everyone. I wanted to create a safe and fun space where people could get the support they needed and find new information on the natural treatments available for migraine. There’s really nothing like it out there – it’s a fun food and lifestyle blog, but geared towards a community of 38 million people that’s often underserved and misunderstood.
What do you think it takes to be successful as an artist?
I hardly make any money from my site and have yet to make a profit, so it was tough to see myself as successful for a long time. Coming from the corporate world, my original view was that money meant success. The first time I received an email from a reader, thanking me for what I had done, it completely changed my view. One woman could finally enjoy a dinner out with her husband, who had been confined to his house for months with a continuous migraine. Others are grateful that there’s a resource out there that validates everything they have been told was “in their head.” Any time I begin to doubt myself, it never fails one of my readers will remind me that they are grateful for what I’m doing, and that makes it all worthwhile.
Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
People can find my recipes on https://thedizzycook.com. They can also follow me @thedizzycook on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. A few of my articles have been featured on Migraine Again, My Chronic Brain, and Migraine Strong.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://thedizzycook.com/
- Email: alicia@thedizzycook.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedizzycook/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedizzycook/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedizzycook
Image Credit:
Main Image: Megan Weaver
Food Images: Alicia Wolf, The Dizzy Cook
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